Seven more hospitals across England have now eradicated reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC)

Government is rebuilding the NHS and delivering safe, modern facilities as part of its Plan for Change

Thousands of patients and staff across England will be better protected in safer hospitals as the government confirms seven more sites have eradicated reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), with a further 12 set to be completed by the end of March 2026.

Backed by up to £440 million this year, hospitals across the NHS estate are being upgraded at pace to remove the potentially dangerous building material and are receiving support to mitigate its impact in the meantime.

It marks rapid progress towards the government’s pledge to eliminate RAAC from the NHS estate by 2035, as the

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